Rubin Observatory Begins Decade-Long LSST Mission to Map the Universe
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Observatory | NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory |
| Location | Chile |
| Mission | Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) (10-year duration) |
| Key Instrument | 3,200-megapixel digital camera (world's largest for astronomy) |
| Imaging Capability | Captures one image every 40 seconds, scans entire southern sky regularly |
| Scientific Goals | Study galaxies, dark matter, black holes, supernovae, cosmic evolution |
| Indian Participation | Researchers from IUCAA & NCRA-TIFR involved |